Elder Care in Calgary, Alberta

Objective: Patient-focused Certified Medical Laboratory Assistant/Nursing Assistant and ambitious nursing student with experience in health care field with a passion for learning and growing professionally within a dynamic healthcare environment/home care. Home Care Aide Perform health care related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs, other physical conditions, medications by following medical instructions carefully and consistently under the direction of registered nurse/Supervisor Assist with breathing exercises, therapies and other medical plans Administer bedside and personal care, such as ambulation and personal hygiene assistance. Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager/supervisor. Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes and dishes. Manage any unanticipated events or unstable situations, providing companionship, personal care and help in adjusting to new lifestyles Plan, shop for, and prepare meals, including special diets, and assist families in planning, shopping for, and preparing nutritious meals. Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices using a motor vehicle Provide clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence and obtaining information for them The Manor Village, Calgary, AB Retirement Community at Rocky Ridge February 2012 to February 2013 Care Assistant Observing and monitoring patient status and reporting changes to supervisor Assisting patients with bathing, toileting, dressing, grooming and eating Provide for the comfort, safety and well-being of clients Taking patients on outings and to social activities Wenworth Manor, Calgary,AB June 2012 to December 2012 Companion Care Provide general attention to clients' non-medical needs Provide companionship & emotional support for the client with dementia Promote the client’s mental alertness Provided feeding and mobility assistance Observe and report any changes in the client’s condition Establish and maintain effective communication with the entire care team - including family members Complete required documentation of services delivered Maintain confidentiality regarding client information